Board Thread:Roleplay Forum - Major Events/@comment-17703532-20151022150328/@comment-17703532-20151111172512

Suddenly, before anyone could respond to that, the lights almost went out completely, leaving the scene in an almost dusklike* feel. A few surprised calls could be heard - some from the members, some from the audience. Then Hikari roze up from below the scene on a piece of floor, causing excitement to hum thorughout the Dome. Her presence had so far always meant that an announcement was on it's way.

"What's this about?" Ai asked quietly. "This wasn't on the Concert schedule."

"Did I miss something?" Mei asked. "Why is Motomiya-san here? On stage, I mean?"

The members' mics' volumes were turned down a notch; Not off, just down a little as Hikari began to speak. "Good evening, everyone. I am Motomiya Hikari, AKB0048's current Manager and Producer," she started. "Today, I have a few announcements I'm going to make. None of the members have any idea of what it is, so their reaction will be genuine." Here, she paused to let that sink in.

"First of all, I will announce a solo Debut." She dropped the first bomb.

(*Hah, Halloween, how appropriate XD)